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Zubac recorded 10 points (5-10 FG, 0-2 FT), 14 rebounds, two assists and one steal over 32 minutes during Saturday's 120-101 loss to the Nuggets in Game 7 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.

Zubac delivered a game-high mark in rebounds en route to his fourth double-double of the opening round, albeit in a losing effort. The big man was impressive in the Clippers' first-round series loss to the Nuggets, averaging 17.4 points, 10.1 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.0 blocks across 36.4 minutes per game. The 28-year-old had a career-best year during the 2024-25 campaign, finishing with averages of 16.8 points, 12.6 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.1 blocks and 0.7 steals while shooting 62.8 percent from the field across 32.8 minutes per contest in 80 regular-season appearances.

Jokic finished with 16 points (6-14 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 10 rebounds, eight assists, three steals and a block across 32 minutes in Saturday's 120-101 Game 7 win over the Clippers.

Jokic endured a slow start and went 0-for-5 in the first quarter, but he made six of his nine shots the rest of the way while also displaying his usual influence as a rebounder and passer. Jokic ended just two assists away from recording what would've been his fourth triple-double of the series, and the star big man stepped up when needed the most and carried the Nuggets to a series win. The Nuggets will now face the Thunder in the Western Conference Semifinals, with Game 1 taking place Monday at 9:30 p.m. ET.

Landale (knee) is out for Game 7 against the Warriors on Sunday.

Landale has made just one appearance in the series, posting two points (1-2 FG) across five minutes in Game 5. Landale will aim to be available again at some point in the postseason if the Rockets advance past the Warriors. Alperen Sengun and Steven Adams will continue to handle the minutes at center.

Adams finished Friday's 115-107 victory over the Warriors in Game 6 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs with 17 points (4-4 FG, 9-16 FT), five rebounds, three blocks and one steal over 31 minutes.

Adams played a major role in Friday's win, scoring a season-high 17 points off the bench. The veteran big man is averaging 6.2 points, 6.5 rebounds and 1.3 blocks per game while shooting 68.8 percent from the field during the first-round series.

Sengun produced 21 points (8-20 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 5-7 FT), 14 rebounds, six assists and three steals in 37 minutes during Friday's 115-107 win over the Warriors in Game 6 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.

Sengun played a pivotal role in the Game 6 win on the road. He filled up the stat sheet and impacted both ends of the floor in a must-win scenario, crashing the glass for a game-high 14 rebounds. The series will shift back to Houston on Sunday for the deciding Game 7.

Reed racked up two points (2-2 FT), one rebound and one assist across eight minutes during Thursday's 116-113 loss to the Knicks in Game 6 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.

Despite playing only eight minutes, Reed picked up five fouls during Thursday's season-ending loss to the Knicks. With Isaiah Stewart (knee) missing the final five games of the series, Reed operated as the team's backup center to Jalen Duren. Across the 25-year-old big man's 45 regular-season appearances this season, Reed averaged 4.1 points, 2.7 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 9.7 minutes.

Jokic ended Thursday's 111-105 loss to the Clippers in Game 6 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs with 25 points (11-22 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), eight assists, seven rebounds, three steals and one block in 42 minutes.

Jokic was productive during the club's Game 6 loss, though he failed to record a double-double for the first time in the opening round. The superstar still led the Nuggets in points, assists and steals, and he supplied multiple swipes for the fourth time during the series. Jokic and the Nuggets will look to advance with a Game 7 win on Saturday. He has averaged 25.3 points, 12.0 rebounds, 10.5 assists and 2.2 steals across 41.3 minutes per game during the first round.

Duren provided 21 points (6-9 FG, 9-10 FT), six rebounds and three assists in 39 minutes during Thursday's 116-113 loss to New York in Game 6 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.

Duren finished as the club's second-leading scorer after posting single-digit point totals in each of the club's last two games. The big man was highly efficient from the field once again, and he shot 65.0 percent from the field during the first round. The 21-year-old averaged 11.8 points, 10.7 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.7 blocks across 33.9 minutes per game during the Pistons' first-round series loss to the Knicks. Duren averaged a double-double for the second consecutive season in the 2024-25 campaign. He played in a career-high 78 regular-season outings this year, finishing with averages of 11.8 points, 10.3 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.1 blocks and 0.7 steals across 26.1 minutes per contest.

Jemison averaged 2.5 points and 2.8 rebounds in 10.3 minutes over 38 games during the 2024-25 regular season.

Jemison was let go by the Pelicans in January but quickly found a new home in LA, where he spent the remainder of the regular season as one of the squad's two-way players. He averaged 2.6 points and 2.8 rebounds in 22 games after signing on with the Lakers and struggled to find a consistent role in the NBA rotation.

Landale (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's Game 6 against the Warriors.

Landale missed the first four games of the first round due to a right knee contusion but was able to suit up in Game 5, posting two points (1-2 FG) in five minutes. However, the big man has already been ruled out for the club's win-or-go-home Game 6. Landale's next chance to suit up will come in Sunday's Game 7, provided the Rockets stave off elimination Friday.